Fabricating Jesus from the Gnostic Gospels to the Dead Sea Scrolls

By Craig Evans in December 2012

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Runtime: 22 mins

Craig Evans discusses the Gnostic gospels and the Dead Sea Scrolls and their effect on current perception of Jesus today. EvansĀ addresses misconceptions about the New Testament gospels and Jesus studies, particularly refuting claims that alternative gospels or conspiracy theories reveal the "real" Jesus suppressed by the Vatican. They emphasize that first-century gospels like Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are historically reliable sources compared to later texts like the Gospel of Thomas or Gospel of Peter. The Gospel of Thomas, dated to the second century, reflects Syrian Christianity, while the Gospel of Peter, with its fanciful elements, responds to second-century apologetic challenges. The Dead Sea Scrolls, while not directly referencing Jesus, offer insights into Jesus' teachings and context, providing parallels to his messianic identity and beatitudes.

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Produced in December 2012. Provisional captions.

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